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Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows

Podcasting After Dark is a deep-dive into the world of cult horror, sci-fi, and action movies from the 70"s, 80"s, and early 90"s. Each episode, Corey Stevenson and Zak Shaffer breakdown and review a different late-night flick from their youth. These are the movies your parents didn’t want you to watch growing up!

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01:54:44

The Walking Dead (Aircel Comics 1989) Review

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/12/07

The Walking Dead (Aircel Comics 1989) synopsis: “After an alien spaceship crash-lands on Earth, the dead rise, some with their memories intact, to consume the living. A small band of police officers attempt to survive the apocalypse and wage war on a dangerous gang of street thugs… that just happen to be zombies!”Story and Art: Jim SomervilleThe boyz (you’ll get the ‘z’ when you listen) try something a little different this week with their first nostalgic comic book review: The Walking Dead! No, not

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01:11:55

Interviews After Dark with Mark Rolston

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/11/30

Where you know him from: Aliens (1986), Survival Quest (1988), and The Shawshank Redemption (1994)This month on Interviews After Dark we talk to actor, Mark Rolston!Get on the ready line, people, because we have another Colonial Marine interview for you all! This time we are talking to Vasquez's fellow heavy machine gunner, Drake (aka Mark Rolston lol)! Jokes aside, it was an absolute honor and pleasure to talk to this acclaimed character actor about his iconic roles in Aliens (1986) and The

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03:39:54

3:15 The Moment Of Truth (1986) Review

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/11/23

3:15 The Moment Of Truth (1986) synopsis: “A tough teen, Jeff (Adam Baldwin) used to be involved with a local gang, the Cobras. Tired of the violence and drugs, Jeff is through with gang life, but when members of his old crew take over the high school, he must decide whether to take on his former buddies or let them run wild. When the Cobras harm Jeff's girlfriend, Sherry (Deborah Foreman), however, his choice is clear, and he sets out to confront the gang's leader after the school bell

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03:07:56

Top 5 Straight-To-VHS Movies with David Irons

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/11/16

We loved novelist David Irons' previous Watchlist episode so much that we had him back on for a second time! Thankfully, co-host Corey was able to join in on the shenanigans, which is why this Watchlist is extra long (so long, in fact, that we had to record it in two sessions lol)! We hope you enjoy the lively discussion and please check out David's store on Amazon or Etsy!Follow David Irons on social media: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter— SUPPORT THE SHOW —PATREON - Two extra shows a month,

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02:47:05

The Car (1977) Review

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/11/09

The Car (1977) synopsis: “A small desert town is terrorized by a powerful, seemingly possessed car, and the local sheriff may be the only one who can stop it.”Starring: James Brolin, Kathleen Lloyd, John Marley, and Ronny CoxDirector: Elliot SilversteinVroom vroom! This week on Podcasting After Dark, Corey takes Zak down memory (high speed) lane with The Car (1977)! This also happens to be the first PG movie we review on the show! But, like the boys discuss, it doesn’t feel like the film is lacking

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01:19:55

PAD Presents: TV Obscura - The Hat Squad & Photon

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/11/02

In the first episode of Podcasting After Dark presents: TV Obscura we dive into two cult tv shows from our youth- The Hat Squad (1992-93) and Photon (1986)!First, Zak takes us down memory lane with a very cool and stylized cop show called The Hat Squad starring Don Michael Paul, Nestor Serrano, Billy Warlock and created by Stephen J. Cannell! Then Corey sinks his teeth into some sci-fi cheese from Photon starring Christopher Lockwood, Loretta Haywood, and Graham Ravey (based on the Laser Tag-type

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03:28:23

Dreamscape (1984) Review

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/10/26

Dreamscape (1984) synopsis: “A young psychic on the run from himself is recruited by a government agency experimenting with the use of the dream-sharing technology and is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of the U.S. president.”Starring: Dennis Quaid, Max von Sydow, Christopher Plummer, and Kate CapshawDirector: Joseph RubenThis week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak takes us back into the dark reaches of his past with Dreamscape (1984)! The irony is, this is actually a piece of

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01:07:33

Top 5 Favorite Fight Scenes with Adam Speas

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/10/19

This week on the PAD: Watchlist, Corey is joined by his Cartwright! A Seinfeld Podcast co-host, Adam Speas, to talk about their Top 5 Favorite Fight Scenes! There are a few stipulations to the list that we explain at the beginning of the episode, but the short version is: these are karate-man themed action scenes with no projectiles (but bladed weapons are fine)!We hope you enjoy the discussion! And, as always, feel free to tell us your favorites on our social media channels below!Listen to Adam

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02:38:11

DEFCON-4 (1985) Review

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/10/12

DEFCON-4 (1985) synopsis: “ Three astronauts in a secret spaceship lose all contact with the ground and observe what appears to be a nuclear exchange between the USA and Russia. Two months later, the spacecraft’s guidance system is mysteriously reprogrammed, forcing the crew’s return to a vastly changed Earth.”Starring: Lenore Zann, Maury Chaykin, and Kate LynchDirector: Paul DonovanThis week on Podcasting After Dark, Corey takes Zak on another post-apocalyptic journey into schlock with DEFCON-4! Or

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00:56:04

Interviews After Dark with Caleb Emery (Summer of 84)

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/10/05

Where you know him from: Summer of 84, Principles, Logan Lucky, and GoosebumpsThis month on Interviews After Dark we talk to actor, Caleb Emery!As you know, we were both haunted by the Summer of 84 (2017) ending and that had a lot to do with our love for the character, Woody... and, as we said on the review, we wouldn't have loved Woody if it wasn't for the incredible performance by Caleb Emery! As luck would have it, we had the chance to talk to Caleb about his experience making Summer of 84 and it

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03:40:57

Savage Streets (1984) Review

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/09/28

Savage Streets (1984) synopsis: “ A teenage vigilante seeks revenge on a group of violent thugs who raped her handicapped sister and killed her best friend.”Starring: Linda Blair, John Vernon, and Robert DryerDirector: Danny SteinmannThis week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak brings the sleaze with the high school revenge film, Savage Streets (1984)! And Corey couldn’t be happier to sit back and enjoy this Linda Blair cult classic in all its voluptuous glory! It’s especially enjoyable for him because

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01:48:47

Top 5 Rated R 80s Action Movies with Dean Manness

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/09/21

This month on the PAD: Watchlist co-host Corey talks to his pal Dean from the Talking Back podcast about their Top 5 Favorite Rated R Action Movies! Plus, the boys also throw in a 90s honorable mention for good measure. Will your favorite 80s action movie make the list? Listen and find out!Listen to Dean on Talking Back - Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean— SUPPORT THE SHOW —PATREON - Two extra shows a month, including our celebrity interview series, plus videos and other exclusive content!MERCH

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03:22:37

Split Second (1992) Review

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/09/14

Split Second (1992) synopsis: “In a flooded future London, Detective Harley Stone hunts a serial killer who murdered his partner, and has haunted him ever since. He soon discovers what he is hunting might not be human.”Starring: Rutger Hauer, Kim Cattrall, Alastair Duncan, and Pete PostlethwaiteDirector: Tony MaylamThis week on Podcasting After Dark, the boys travel to a dystopian near-future (now our past because said future is 2008) with Split Second! This is Corey’s movie pick so he’ll be

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03:23:09

Summer of 84 (2018) Review

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/08/31

Summer of 84 (2018) synopsis: “After suspecting that their police officer neighbor is a serial killer, a group of teenage friends spend their summer spying on him and gathering evidence, but as they get closer to discovering the truth, things get dangerous.”Starring: Graham Verchere, Judah Lewis, Caleb Emery, Cory Gruter-Andrew, and Rich SommerDirectors: François Simard, Anouk Whissell, and Yoann-Karl WhissellLike with our Color Out Of Space review, Zak and Corey leave nostalgia behind and dive into

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01:59:54

Top 5 Italian Horror Movies with David Irons

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/08/24

This month on the PAD: Watchlist co-host Zak talks to our UK pal David Irons about his top five favorite Italian horror films! You know, the best Giallo movies! David Irons is also a horror writer so make sure you check out some of his novels on either Amazon or Etsy! “Wolf Moon” comes highly recommended!Follow David Irons on social media: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter— SUPPORT THE SHOW —PATREON - Two extra shows a month, including our celebrity interview series, plus videos and other exclusive

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02:41:56

Ninja III: The Domination (1984) Review

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/08/17

Ninja III: The Domination (1984) synopsis: “An evil ninja attempts to avenge his death from beyond the grave, by possessing an innocent woman's body.”Starring: Shô Kosugi, Lucinda Dickey, Jordan Bennett, and David ChungDirector: Sam FirstenbergThe most Cannon movie we’ve reviewed to date, Ninja III: The Domination is everything a cult movie wants to be! From crazy acting to over the top action this movie is one hell of a wild ride! But it does have its faults… and a lot of body hair! We get into it

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01:43:17

Wrap-Up After Dark 1 Year Anniversary (Bonus Episode)

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/08/10

[BONUS: This episode is part of our monthly Wrap-Up After Dark series which can be found exclusively on our PATREON Page]Zak and Corey wax nostalgic during this special 1 Year Anniversary Retrospective episode! In it, we list the top ten most downloaded episodes, as well as our personal top three, and discuss what they meant to us. Also, we get a little sappy towards the end, especially Corey... Enjoy the love fest lol!Thank you to our Patrons for making this episode possible!(Artwork by Dan

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03:29:26

Mallrats (1995) Review

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/08/03

Mallrats (1995) synopsis: “Both dumped by their girlfriends, two best friends seek refuge in the local mall.”Starring: Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London, Jason Lee, Claire Forlani, and Ben AffleckDirector: Kevin SmithSNOOTCHIE BOOTCHIES!!This week on Podcasting After Dark we dive into another raunchy cult comedy from our youth, Kevin Smith’s Mallrats! Not only are Zak and Corey big fans of all things Kevin Smith, but this is one of their favorite entries in the director’s growing body of work! Needless

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00:35:21

Interviews After Dark with director Tom Holland...

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/07/27

[PREVIEW - You can listen to the full hour-long interview exclusively on our Patreon Page]Where you know him from: Director of Fright Night (1985), Fatal Beauty (1987), and Child’s Play (1988).This month on Interviews After Dark we talk to director, Tom Holland!This is it! We finally know exactly what Billy Cole is, straight from the creator himself! Unfortunately, Mr. Holland couldn't tell us where we could get our own (we'll save that for the Jonathan Stark interview dropping next month) but it

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02:39:22

Michael Mann's The Keep (1983) Review

Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows ·

2020/07/20

The Keep (1983) synopsis: “Nazis are forced to turn to a Jewish historian for help in battling the ancient demon they have inadvertently freed from its prison.”Starring: Scott Glenn, Ian McKellen, Alberta Watson, Jürgen Prochnow, and Gabriel ByrneDirector: Michael MannA massively flawed film (thanks to studio interference) yet still very enjoyable (due to a fantastic Tangerine Dream score), Michael Mann’s The Keep (1983) is the very definition of “cult film!” And it’s a movie that both Zak and Corey

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